His blatant time-serving cost him the respect of colleagues who valued principle over expediency.

His time-serving attitude during the crisis cost him the respect of his colleagues.

After pleading guilty, he had to serve time for his role in the fraud.

Facing match point, he relied on a precise second serve to stay in the match.

The chef placed the steaming stew on the counter by the serving hatch so the server could take it to the dining room.

At the catered event, the staff kept several serving mallets polished and ready for carving the roast.

The rigger used a serving mallet to seat the serving neatly into the rope's lay.

The community center renovated the serving pantries to make meal distribution faster and more hygienic.

The museum tour included a rare visit to the old manor's serving pantry, where the staff carefully polished and counted the silverware.

Her second serves have been more effective since she adjusted her toss.